TALK TOO MUCH
Navigating Fuzhounese Identity
OUR STORY
Then, they opened a take-out restaurant in a corner of this country. From the rural villages back in Fuzhou, they succeeded in carving out a space in America.
But with success came sacrifice. Not only did our parents give up their personal freedoms, but many of us also grew up in socially disconnected environments, stranded between assimilating into American life and helping out at the family restaurant.
We lacked a community that fully understood our struggles with family relations, social dynamics, and personal identity.
Fuzhou America (FZA) is that safe space. Here, at FZA, the next generation find peers who think like us, sound like us, and feel like us. In four years, we’ve united over 8,300 Fuzhounese Americans on Subtle Fuzhou Traits and hosted over 125 events across eight cities.
As we continue to grow our organization - developing our team, cementing
TALK TOO MUCH as our annual conference name, and engaging in meaningful storytelling, we hope to continue creating spaces where our community can empower one another.
In addition to celebrating our Five-Year Anniversary, this year’s conference
“TTM2024: Navigating Fuzhounese Identity” will focus on the complexities of our Fuzhounese Identity. From exploring our rich cultural heritage to unpacking the unique challenges and success of the Fuzhou community, our conference offers something for everyone.
JOIN US for a day of learning, networking, and growing as a collective!
WHY ATTEND
HONOR
Connect with your roots and learn more about Fuzhou history and culture
EXPRESS
Challenge the FJ stereotype and own it. Unpack and express our differences, stories, and experiences.
CONNECT
Meet fellow FJs, share stories, and make long-lasting memories
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Our Community
Fuzhou America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the primary organization dedicated to promoting Fuzhounese American history,
culture, and community. Founded in 2019, we have an online community, Subtle Fuzhou Traits, of over 8,000 members
and 8 regional community chapters across the country.
Schedule
Speakers
Meet our 2024 TALK TOO MUCH Speakers
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The Venue
TALK TOO MUCH will be hosted at the D'Angelo Ball Room at St. Johns University
81-98 170th St, Jamaica, NY 11432
Past Sponsors
FAQs
Doors open at 9:30AM. People are free to mingle and connect freely before the conference starts at 11:00AM. There will be mini-breaks for socializing in between segments. The last program will be dedicated time for networking. There will also be an afterparty as well!
Your registration includes entry into the event, lunch, and lifelong memories :)
Wear something that is comfortable! The venue will have AC blasting, if you get chilly easily bring a sweater!
We will not be live-streaming the event, but there will be recap clips that will be shared.
There won’t be individual break out sessions.
If you’re interested in sponsoring our event, please send an email to conference@fuzhouamerica.org
Lunch will be included in the cost of the ticket. We will have a vegan option.
- ID
- Ticket
- Good vibes
- and maybe a friend(s) :)
Photographers and videographers will be present at the conference to capture moments for promotional and archival purposes. By attending, you grant permission for your likeness to be used in event materials. Your privacy matters; if you have concerns, please inform staff. Contact us at conference@fuzhouamerica.org for questions.
Yes! We sell individual tickets to the afterparty! Please note you must be 21+ to attend afterparty. Location: Flushing, NY Venue: TBD
The conference will run on Aug 3rd, 2024 EST from 9:30am-5:00pm @ St. John’s University -D’Angelo Ballroom 81-98 170th Street Jamaica, New York. Direction to St. John's University https://www.stjohns.edu/queens-residential-campus/directions-and-area-hotels
You can reach us at conference@fuzhouamerica.org or message us on Instagram/Facebook at @fuzhouamerica.
All talks will be recorded and shared on our social media channels.
Of course! Bring your friends! -All the shared experiences and stories from the event will resonate with you, regardless of your background.
Yes! Please have your student ID ready day of during conference check in. Those who fail to present student ID will be required to pay full price GA tickets.
We will not be providing transportation this year. However, lots of us are carpooling. Feel free to shoot us a message if you need to carpool. Other public transportation options: https://www.stjohns.edu/queens-residential-campus/directions-and-area-hotels
Yes! Guests are permitted to park on campus. Please enter through Gates 2 and 3 on Utopia Parkway or for drop offs, through Gate 4 on Union Turnpike. https://www.stjohns.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/Queens-Campus-Map_May2023.pdf